​Cable companies continue to raise their subscription fees due to things like increasing rights fees for live sports, which is prompting many former customers to cut the cord and migrate to services like Netflix and Hulu for their entertainment. Those cord cutters have plenty of options for watching sports as well, as live streaming options don't always require a cable subscription, but grant cord cutters the ability to watch a number of interesting games, including games worth following for those engaged in mobile sports betting.​

Yahoo Sports Mobile - Watch MLB and NHL Live

The NHL's place in the sporting landscape was once elevated by a cable network, until that cable network could no longer come to an agreement to carry the league. So it is fitting that the NHL has become a part of the trend of live streaming without a cable subscription by teaming up with Yahoo. There are up to four NHL games of the day streaming live on Yahoo Sports Mobile each week, meaning that NHL fans can get premium games without paying a premium to watch them.

For MLB, meanwhile, Yahoo is directing users to a network of live streaming options outside of their site, making sure to only show users the options that are available to them while keeping the league's blackout rules and restrictions in mind.

Twitter - Watch NFL Thursday Night Football

While Thursday Night Football isn't always an entertaining spectacle, sports bettors can watch the games live just by firing up Twitter. Thanks to the social network's live streaming agreement with the NFL for Thursday Night Football, a high quality stream for every Thursday night game is available without having to leave the app. Furthermore, Twitter has set up a hub for each game, where you can watch the game while also seeing live reaction to it from members of the NFL media, celebrities, as well as regular fans. It is fun to be able to have what would normally be a multi-screen experience on one screen, which is what Twitter has accomplished here. Right now American Football streams are only available if you download the Twitter app to your Xbox, Amazon Fire and Apple TV but we expect that NFL games will be available on iOS and Android devices soon also. This makes twitter for perfect companion app for sports betting in America.

YouTube - NFL Previews, In-Game Highlights, and Analysis

When it comes to coverage of sports, YouTube has turned into a great place to get what you need. Hosting video content from respected media outlets and fans alike, it is a great source for pre and post-game analysis, as well as highlights from leagues themselves, and press conferences from before and after each game. YouTube also offers live streaming of sporting events from lower tier American sports leagues which, while not the main reason you would use it, is a nice added bonus for catching a game without having to pay an expensive monthly rate for a cable subscription.

Live horse racing apps are great for accessing action from multiple tracks without having to prepare multiple streaming links and apps. Horse Racing Now is a great one stop shop for U.S. horse racing, with live streams from a number of North American tracks, and race replays available shortly after the conclusion of each race. With push notifications available for your favorite tracks, horses, or jockeys, and quick posting of results and payouts, this app makes it easy to catch the races you want to catch in as convenient a method as possible, while keeping up on your wagers from one place.